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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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hey guys im plannin on some mods for the new camaro. its staying a daily driver not a racer. but i want some power and still keep fuel mileage, and sound like its got a v8. its way quiet now.
i need to know what is a good fitting, power producing, and long lasting header. full exh, x pipe or h pipe. dont want a flowmaster sound i do know that.
and what lid. ive got 2 ls books and reading them now. but i want ur opinions too. thanks.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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What year ?

SLP or MTI Air Lid
Do the Throttle Body Bypass (Free MOD)
Port and Polish Your TB (Free MOD)
Ls6 Intake
TSP OR BBK Headers
Depending on headers, TSP X-Pipe or BBK matching Y-Pipe
ASP Underdrive Pulley
Meziere water Pump
160 thermostat
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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its a 2001 so should have a ls6 intake already
but its all stock.
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does anyone like dougs long tubes?
what about the whole exh from the y pipe or x pipe back.
and where can i see the free mods and how to do them?
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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I like my Hooker LTs, they were verry easy to install in the driveway on jackstands. I changed my hooker catback and tsp oryp for true duals and since wished I hadnt, too noisy for me.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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If you have the money, go with ARH or Kooks headers. If not, Pacesetters are pretty decent. I sold my old Pacesetters to a guy and he picked up 2 tenths and about 2MPH in the 1/4 mile with his 01 Z28. They just aren't all that pretty after a while.

BTW, this question is more for the "GEN III External" section since you're asking about bolt ons, and not modifications pertaining to engine internals.
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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Start with a lid and a catback. Then headers and a tune.
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i think im gona do dougs long tubes, magnaflow cat back, somones lid and free mods, plus a k&n filter. should still get ok mileage right
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Go check out his book it's all you need man

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...blication.html

http://qbookshop.com/products/147260...-Handbook.html
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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i think im gona do dougs long tubes, magnaflow cat back, somones lid and free mods, plus a k&n filter. should still get ok mileage right
You will probably run a little rich without a tune.
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Presenter lt if on a budget... tsp ypipe.. either a cutout or a catback of your choice
Used lid
Free mods

Save up for tune.. that will not hurt your mpg at all.
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ive got 3 hrs of free dyno time at a local dyno and he tunes ls1s.
im thinking
1 kooks long tubes
2 off road y pipe
3 magnaflow exh
4 lid
5 bellows
6 k&n filter
7 free mods
8 eibach sport lines
9 different tires and wheels for summer? opinions
10 enjoy the hell out of it!!!!
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i just ordered the book i have two others that are on the motors one is a hp books and other is sa design. i like to read up
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